Second quarterly report of 2023 of the General Directorate of Gambling Regulation
Thursday 21 de September 2023 / 12:00
2 minutos de lectura
(Madrid).- The GGR for the quarter was €312.61 million, which represents an increase of 2.52% compared to the previous quarter and 55.06% compared to the same quarter in 2022.

Of the rest of the main magnitudes, player deposits and withdrawals, their variation rates increased with respect to the previous year by 19.62% and 2.97% respectively. Compared to the previous quarter, deposits decreased by -2.01% and withdrawals decreased by -2.33%. Marketing spending experienced an increase of 1.90% compared to the previous quarter and new accounts decreased by -7.71%. The variations with respect to the same quarter of the previous year are shown in Table 1.
In the analysis of the GGR by game segments it is observed that:
The €312.61 million of GGR is distributed in €133.31 million in Betting (42.64%); €3.54 million in Bingo (1.13%); €149.86 million in Casino (47.94%), €0.14 million in Contests (0.05%) and €25.76 million in Poker (8.24%).
The betting segment has a growth rate of 2.07% compared to the previous quarter and 118.90% compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Conventional counterpart sports betting increased by 1.81% and live betting by 3.47% compared to the previous quarter. Horse riding bets increased by 22.67% and other bets decreased by -15.08%.
Bingo has experienced a growth of 5.54% compared to the previous quarter and 5.51% compared to the same quarter of 2022.
In the casino segment there has been a growth of 4.53% compared to the first quarter of 2023 and a positive annual variation rate of 27.92%. This annual growth occurs in slot machines with 29.91% and in live roulette with 31.77%. Compared to the previous quarter, the rate of tsar machines increased by 8.93%, the conventional rule by 0.20%, while the live rule decreased by -0.84%.
In this quarter, the competitions will experience a decrease of -41.50% and an increase of 1464.85% in the annual variation rate. This segment presents irregular behavior with annual variation rates in the second quarter of 733.02% in 2020; -87.09% in 2021; -98.19% in 2022.
In this second quarter of 2023, poker presents a decrease of -5.84% compared to the previous quarter and an increase of 27.57% compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, tournament poker decreased by -2.77% and cash poker decreased by -13.58%. The annual variation rates are positive at 38.12% and 4.85% respectively.
Based on the results of the movements analyzed, the percentage distribution of the GGR in the different segments in the first quarters of the period 2020 to 2023 is shown in Table 2.
Marketing spending in the quarter was €96.64 million, broken down into affiliation expenses €12.29 million; sponsorship €1.22 million; promotions 48.96; and advertising €34.17 million. Compared to the previous quarter, this expense increased by 1.90% and an annual variation of 2.97%. Advertising presents positive rates compared to the previous quarter and year of 9.73% and 7.65% respectively. Spending on affiliates increases 0.04% compared to the previous quarter and 56.21% compared to the previous year. Spending on sponsorship decreased by -0.12% compared to the previous quarter and increased by 225.15% in the annual rate. Promotions decreased by -2.45% compared to the previous quarter and -1.71% compared to the previous year. In this quarter, the promotions are broken down into bonuses released in prizes €13.50 million and not included in prizes €35.46 million.
The monthly average of active gaming accounts is 1,134,993, which implies a decrease of -2.04% compared to the previous quarter and a positive annual variation of 11.43%. The monthly average of new accounts is 102,804 users, with a quarterly decrease of -7.71% and an annual rate of -2.96%.
Of the 78 licensed operators, during the second quarter of 2023, the following operators have had operations for each of the gaming segments:
Betting: 43
Bingos: 3
Casino: 50
Contests: 2
Poker: 9
Categoría:Others
Tags: DGOJ,
País: Spain
Región: EMEA
Event
Peru Gaming Show 2025
18 de June 2025
Facephi presented its digital identity verification solutions for the online gaming sector in Peru at PGS 2025
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Facephi is consolidating its position as a strategic partner for responsible online gaming in Peru, presenting advanced identity verification, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance solutions at PGS 2025, adapted to an increasingly digital and demanding ecosystem. In this interview, Bruno Rafael Rivadeneyra Sánchez, the firm's Identity Solutions Senior Manager, explores how its technology is redefining gaming security standards, with a preventative, seamless, and 100% regional approach.
Friday 18 Jul 2025 / 12:00
From PGS 2025, Win Systems Redoubles its Commitment to Peru: Innovation, Proximity, and Regional Expansion
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In a revealing interview, Galy Olazo, Country Manager of Win Systems in Peru, analyzes the company's strategic role in one of the most thriving markets in the region. Its participation in the PGS 2025 trade show not only left its mark with its technological advances, such as the new Gold Club Colors electronic roulette wheels and the WIGOS management system, but also reaffirmed its commitment to the transformation of the sector and its consolidation in Latin America.
Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 / 12:00
Key debate during PGS 2025: Enforcement: Process to ensure compliance (laws, norms, rules)
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During the 2025 edition of the Peru Gaming Show, the conference ‘Enforcement: Process to ensure compliance (laws, norms, rules)’ took place, with an international panel of professionals who debated about the current challenges to combat illegal gaming and guarantee the application of the laws in the sector, both in Peru and in the Latam region.
Monday 14 Jul 2025 / 12:00
SUSCRIBIRSE
Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos
Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.